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Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2023-12-9015
Department: Planning
Division: Building and Safety
Opening Date: 12/25/2023
Closing Date: 2/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites applications for the position of Senior Housing Inspector! In this role, the candidate will perform the more difficult and sensitive housing inspections, along with pro-active and re-active inspections. They will perform permit related inspections including but not limited to heaters, water heaters and accessory dwelling units; follow the technical process and provides training to the inspectors; provide clear interpretation of Housing and building codes to inspectors, owners, property managers, contractors and tenants; effectively communicate the housing violations, violation remedy and necessary inspections and fees; participate in depositions and court hearings as requested; and provide and support a work environment that highlights efficiency and team collaboration in a professional and friendly atmosphere for the inspectors and administrative staff.
See the full job specification here:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of full time experience equivalent to Housing Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Inspector for a public agency.
Certifications: Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification in Residential Building or Housing Inspection or in Code Enforcement; and ICC or CA Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector certifications; or equivalent ICC or CA Legacy Certification for either Combination Inspector or Combination Dwelling Inspector.
Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate will be a highly skilled leader with advanced knowledge of housing inspection procedures and building codes, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in technical applications. The incumbent will be capable of independently conducting complex inspections, providing lead direction to a team, fostering positive interactions with the public, and contributing to the improvement of procedures to ensure the safety and compliance of residential units in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include:
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees must have a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits. Less than full-time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
RETIREMENT
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is either 2% at age 62, or 2.7% at age 55 depending on the individual's eligibility. Employees are vested in CalPERS after 5 years of full-time service. A new employee's contribution to CalPERS will range from 8%-13.75% depending on membership in CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement plan.
SRIP
The City contributes 6.7% of the employee's salary (up to a maximum annual salary of $32,400) into a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan account (SRIP).The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Three voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are offered. Employees may contribute up to $19,000 per year on a pre-tax basis.
MEDICAL PLANS
The City offers a choice of a Kaiser HMO Plan or Sutter Health Plus Plan. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser HMO Plan. Employees pay additional premium costs if they choose the Sutter Health Plus Plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
DENTAL PLAN
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental Plan of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides employees with a $25,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
SICK LEAVE
Twelve days of paid sick leave earned annually.
VACATION
Vacation is accrued at the following annual rate: Two weeks per year for the first three years; Three weeks in years 4 - 11; Four weeks in years 12 - 17; Five weeks in years 18 - 24; Six weeks in 25 years and after. Some public health, mental health and library classifications may have accelerated vacation accruals - please check with the Human Resources Department for additional information.
HOLIDAYS
Thirteen regular holidays and three floating holidays annually.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The City provides long-term disability insurance that provides partial income replacement in the event of disability. Benefit is paid at 60% of salary.
RETIREE MEDICAL COVERAGE
The City pays a portion of the medical premiums of the retiree and eligible spouse or domestic partner based upon years of service. Requires at least 8 years of CalPERS service with the City and is at least age 55.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP
The City subsidizes the services for most employees by paying for 75% of the membership fee. Employees who choose to join, pay for the remainder of the fee. The Berkeley Downtown YMCA is across the street from the Civic Center Building.
TRANSIT SUBSIDY
The City provides annual free Eco-pass for AC Transit, and an IRC 132(f) plan for transit vouchers where employees may set aside pre-tax income to pay for public transportation expenses. City contributes $20 per month to the plan for employees using public transportation.
(SEIU)
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
02
Please indicate your major field of study.
03
Please indicate years of full time experience equivalent to Housing Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Inspector for a public agency.
04
Please indicate the International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification you possess. Check all that apply to you.
05
Please list the expiration date for each of the certifications you checked above. If you checked "other" above, please provide the name of the certification(s) and organization from which you received that certification. If you do not have any certification, enter "N/A".
06
Describe your supervisory or lead experience (please include number of staff you supervised and how long you have performed those duties).
07
Describe your work experience preparing inspection reports and documenting conditions and violations.
08
Describe and provide examples of your work experience in providing customer service, interacting with tenants, property owners, and citizens.
09
I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.
Required Question
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2023-12-9015
Department: Planning
Division: Building and Safety
Opening Date: 12/25/2023
Closing Date: 2/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites applications for the position of Senior Housing Inspector! In this role, the candidate will perform the more difficult and sensitive housing inspections, along with pro-active and re-active inspections. They will perform permit related inspections including but not limited to heaters, water heaters and accessory dwelling units; follow the technical process and provides training to the inspectors; provide clear interpretation of Housing and building codes to inspectors, owners, property managers, contractors and tenants; effectively communicate the housing violations, violation remedy and necessary inspections and fees; participate in depositions and court hearings as requested; and provide and support a work environment that highlights efficiency and team collaboration in a professional and friendly atmosphere for the inspectors and administrative staff.
See the full job specification here:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of full time experience equivalent to Housing Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Inspector for a public agency.
Certifications: Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification in Residential Building or Housing Inspection or in Code Enforcement; and ICC or CA Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector certifications; or equivalent ICC or CA Legacy Certification for either Combination Inspector or Combination Dwelling Inspector.
Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate will be a highly skilled leader with advanced knowledge of housing inspection procedures and building codes, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in technical applications. The incumbent will be capable of independently conducting complex inspections, providing lead direction to a team, fostering positive interactions with the public, and contributing to the improvement of procedures to ensure the safety and compliance of residential units in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include:
- Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees must have a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits. Less than full-time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
RETIREMENT
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is either 2% at age 62, or 2.7% at age 55 depending on the individual's eligibility. Employees are vested in CalPERS after 5 years of full-time service. A new employee's contribution to CalPERS will range from 8%-13.75% depending on membership in CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement plan.
SRIP
The City contributes 6.7% of the employee's salary (up to a maximum annual salary of $32,400) into a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan account (SRIP).The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Three voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are offered. Employees may contribute up to $19,000 per year on a pre-tax basis.
MEDICAL PLANS
The City offers a choice of a Kaiser HMO Plan or Sutter Health Plus Plan. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser HMO Plan. Employees pay additional premium costs if they choose the Sutter Health Plus Plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
DENTAL PLAN
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental Plan of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides employees with a $25,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
SICK LEAVE
Twelve days of paid sick leave earned annually.
VACATION
Vacation is accrued at the following annual rate: Two weeks per year for the first three years; Three weeks in years 4 - 11; Four weeks in years 12 - 17; Five weeks in years 18 - 24; Six weeks in 25 years and after. Some public health, mental health and library classifications may have accelerated vacation accruals - please check with the Human Resources Department for additional information.
HOLIDAYS
Thirteen regular holidays and three floating holidays annually.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The City provides long-term disability insurance that provides partial income replacement in the event of disability. Benefit is paid at 60% of salary.
RETIREE MEDICAL COVERAGE
The City pays a portion of the medical premiums of the retiree and eligible spouse or domestic partner based upon years of service. Requires at least 8 years of CalPERS service with the City and is at least age 55.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP
The City subsidizes the services for most employees by paying for 75% of the membership fee. Employees who choose to join, pay for the remainder of the fee. The Berkeley Downtown YMCA is across the street from the Civic Center Building.
TRANSIT SUBSIDY
The City provides annual free Eco-pass for AC Transit, and an IRC 132(f) plan for transit vouchers where employees may set aside pre-tax income to pay for public transportation expenses. City contributes $20 per month to the plan for employees using public transportation.
(SEIU)
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- Some High School
- High School or Equivalent
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
02
Please indicate your major field of study.
03
Please indicate years of full time experience equivalent to Housing Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Inspector for a public agency.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4 years
04
Please indicate the International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification you possess. Check all that apply to you.
- No Certification
- ICC or CA - Residential Building Inspector
- ICC or CA - Housing Inspector
- ICC or CA - Code Enforcement
- ICC or CA - Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector
- ICC or CA - Residential or Commercial Plumbing Inspector
- ICC or CA - Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector
- Other equivalent ICC or CA Legacy Certification
05
Please list the expiration date for each of the certifications you checked above. If you checked "other" above, please provide the name of the certification(s) and organization from which you received that certification. If you do not have any certification, enter "N/A".
06
Describe your supervisory or lead experience (please include number of staff you supervised and how long you have performed those duties).
07
Describe your work experience preparing inspection reports and documenting conditions and violations.
08
Describe and provide examples of your work experience in providing customer service, interacting with tenants, property owners, and citizens.
09
I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.
- Yes
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